Dodge Durango (HB). Manual — part 15
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The left and right side torsion bars are
NOT interchangeable. The bars are identified and
stamped R or L, for right or left. The bars do not
have a front or rear end and can be installed with
either end facing forward.
1. Raise and support the vehicle with the front sus-
pension hanging.
2. Remove the transfer case skid plate (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE
SKID PLATE - REMOVAL).
NOTE: Count and record the number of turns for
installation reference.
3. Mark the adjustment bolt setting.
4. Install Special Tool - 8686 (1) to the anchor arm (2) and the cross member (3).
5. Increase the tension on the anchor arm tool 8686 (1) until the load is removed from the adjustment bolt and the
adjuster nut.
6. Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to remove the bolt and the adjuster nut..
7. Remove the Special Tool - 8686 (1) , allowing the torsion bar to unload.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The left and right side torsion bars are
NOT interchangeable. The bars are identified and
stamped R or L, for right or left. The bars do not
have a front or rear end and can be installed with
either end facing forward.
1. Insert torsion bar ends into anchor and suspension
arm.
2. Position the anchor (2) in the crossmember frame
(3).
3. Install Special Tool - 8686 (1) to the anchor (2) and
the crossmember (3).
4. Increase the tension on the anchor in order to load
the torsion bar.
5. Install the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut.
6. Turn adjustment bolt clockwise the recorded amount of turns.
7. Remove tool - 8686 (1)from the torsion bar crossmember (3).
8. Install the transfer case skid plate (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
- INSTALLATION).
9. Lower vehicle and adjust the front suspension height (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
10. Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
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BALL JOINT-UPPER
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
UPPER BALL JOINT
1. Raise the front of the vehicle. Place safety floor
stands under both lower control arms as far out-
board as possible. Lower the vehicle to allow the
stands to support some or all of the vehicle weight.
2. Remove the front tires.
3. Mount a dial indicator (1) solidly to the frame and
then zero the dial indicator.
4. Position dial indicator plunger on the topside of the
upper ball joint (5).
NOTE: The dial indicator plunger must be perpen-
dicular to the machined surface of the ball joint.
NOTE: Use care not to pry or tear the ball joint
boot, when checking the free play.
5. Position a pry bar (3) between the steering knuckle (4) and the upper control arm (2). Pry upwards on the upper
control arm.
6. If the travel exceeds 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), replace the upper control arm since the upper ball joint is integral to the
arm (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/UPPER CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL).
7. If the upper ball joint is within specs reinstall the front tires (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
CONTROL ARM-UPPER
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the nut from upper ball joint.
4. Separate upper ball joint (1) from the steering
knuckle (3) with Remover 8677 (2).
CAUTION: When installing Remover 8677 (2) to
separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage
the ball joint seal.
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5. Remove the control arm pivot bolts (1&2) and
remove control arm (3).
INSTALLATION
1. Position the control arm (3) into the frame brackets
(1&2). Install bolts and tighten to 102 N·m (75 ft.
lbs.).
2. Insert ball joint in steering knuckle and tighten ball joint nut to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the wheel and tire assembly, (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
4. Remove the support and lower vehicle.
5. Perform a wheel alignment, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
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REAR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REAR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
JOUNCE BUMPER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SHOCK ABSORBER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SPRING-REAR-COIL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
STABILIZER LINK
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
STABILIZER BAR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CONTROL ARM-LOWER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CONTROL ARM-UPPER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
BELL CRANK
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
WATTS LINK
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
REAR
DESCRIPTION
The rear suspension is comprised of:
•
Shock Absorbers
•
Jounce Bumpers
•
Stabilizer Bar
•
Stabilizer links
•
Coil Springs
•
Watts Links (1)
•
Bell Crank (5)
•
Upper Control Arms
•
Lower Control Arms
•
Drive Axle
CAUTION: A vehicle should always be loaded so
the vehicle weight center-line is located immedi-
ately forward of the rear axle. Correct vehicle load-
ing provides proper front tire-to-road contact. This results in maximum vehicle handling stability and safety.
Incorrect vehicle weight distribution can cause excessive tire tread wear, spring fatigue or failure, and
erratic steering.
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